The acclaimed filmmaker turns her lens on longtime friend and fashion icon Marc Jacobs in an intimate new documentary premiering at the Venice Film Festival.

July 23, 2025 — Sofia Coppola, celebrated for her poetic fiction films such as Priscilla, Marie Antoinette, and The Virgin Suicides, is venturing into new cinematic territory with her first feature-length documentary: Marc by Sofia. The film offers an intimate portrait of her longtime friend and fashion icon Marc Jacobs.

Documentary Debut at Venice Film Festival

Marc by Sofia will premiere out of competition at the Venice Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 9, 2025—joining a slate that also includes works by Werner Herzog and Lucrecia Martel.

Coppola & Jacobs: A Creative Friendship

Their decades-long bond extends beyond friendship. In the early 2000s, Coppola starred in a campaign for Jacobs’s fragrance, directed adverts for his Daisy line, and collaborated on fashion collections at both Louis Vuitton and Jacobs’ Heaven sub-brand. Jacobs has long referred to Coppola as a creative muse and confidante, making her the perfect storyteller for his life and work.

What to Expect

While specific details about the film’s focus remain under wraps, Marc by Sofia is expected to cover pivotal milestones—from Jacobs’s controversial Grunge collection at Perry Ellis to his transformative leadership at Louis Vuitton and the bold, theatrical shows that define his namesake brand. Given Coppola’s signature minimalist and emotive style, the film is anticipated to offer a visually rich and deeply personal take on her subject.

Coppola’s Transition to Documentary

Coppola’s directorial career has earned her accolades, including an Oscar for Lost in Translation, but this is her first solo venture into nonfiction. Although she previously collaborated on documentaries with her mother, Marc by Sofia marks her official debut in the genre on her own creative terms.

A Creative Year for Coppola

The announcement comes amid a creatively rich period for Coppola. She recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of The Virgin Suicides with a personal archive book, launched a fashion-focused podcast with Chanel, and expanded her own creative imprint, Important Flowers—all while continuing to shape her legacy as a boundary-pushing filmmaker and artist.

 Why It Matters?

Sofia Coppola’s first documentary is more than just a film—it’s a tribute to a deeply personal creative relationship and an opportunity to see Marc Jacobs through the eyes of someone who has been part of his journey for decades. With its Venice debut on the horizon, Marc by Sofia is already one of the most anticipated films of the season.